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Palm kernel oil Calories and nutrition facts · Oils

120 kcal per tbsp (13.6 g)
Carbs
0 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
13.6 g
884 kcal per 100 g
Carbs
0 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
100 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 0% Carbs 0% Fat 100%

Palm kernel oil has 120 kcal per tbsp (13.6 g), with 0 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 0 g protein and 13.6 g fat. 100 g has 884 kcal.

How much is too much

About 27.2 g of palm kernel oil a day uses up the EU daily limit for saturated fatty acids, 22.2 g for a healthy adult. That's 2 × tbsp (13.6 g).

Diet tags

Egg free Gluten free Lacto-ovo vegetarian Lactose free Lacto vegetarian Low salt Milk free Low gluten No added salt Soy free Unsweetened Vegan

Last updated June 30, 2026 · Where the data comes from

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How it compares with other oils

Per 100 g, against the 24 oils in our catalog.

  • Calories 884 kcal · typical 884 kcal
  • Fat 100 g · typical 100 g
  • Saturated fat 81.5 g · typical 13.3 g

    More saturated fat than 88% of oils.

  • Vitamin E 6.1 mg · typical 15.7 mg

The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.

Learn about palm kernel oil

What are the health benefits of palm kernel oil?

Palm kernel oil contains a high amount of saturated fats, specifically lauric acid, which can help raise good cholesterol levels and improve heart health. It also contains antioxidants like vitamin E, which can help protect cells from damage and improve skin health. However, it's important to use palm kernel oil in moderation due to its high saturated fat content.

What are the health risks of palm kernel oil?

Palm kernel oil is high in saturated fats, which can increase levels of LDL cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. Additionally, consuming high amounts of palm kernel oil may contribute to weight gain and obesity. It's important to consume this oil in moderation and prioritize healthier fats such as those found in nuts, seeds, and fish.

Nutrients in palm kernel oil

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Amino acids

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Palm kernel oil in other food databases

The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.

Per 100 g Nutriely BLS Fineli USDA
Energy (kcal) 884 884 884 862
Protein (g) 0 0 0 0
Fat (g) 100 100 100 100
Carbohydrates (g) 0 0 0 0
Sugars (g) 0 0 0 0
Fibre (g) 0 0 0 0

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BLS: “Palm kernel fat/palm kernel oil” · Fineli: “Palm kernel oil” · USDA: “Vegetable oil, palm kernel”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.

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